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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,615.68, 366,957.52 and 86,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,615.68, 366,957.52 and 86,806.60 is: 130,221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,615.68 : 366,957.52 = 86,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,615.68/366,957.52 = 86,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,615.68x = 366,957.52 × 86,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,615.68x = 31,854,334,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,854,334,655.63/244,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,221.97

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